Uluru (Ayers Rock) is a sacred spot for the Aborigines. It is quite simply the world's largest monolith. The rock rises up out of the desert and really is an impressive sight. The rock changes color during the day, depending on the light. Uluru is 2.25 miles long, 1.5 miles wide, and stands 1.142 feet tall. It is one piece of sandstone that goes an additional 3 miles underground. It takes 3 hours to walk around the base of the rock, which gives you an idea of its size. The best time to see Uluru is at sunset, which we did. We had a barbie complete with "snags" (sausages) and salads, as we watched the sun go down over the rock. (By then, the flies were dissipating.) It was an experience not to be missed.
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